The Final Post

The Soloist definitely, was one of the best books I have ever read. Im so glad this was chosen for our class. The reason why I think I enjoyed this book so much was the fact it was a current story. For some reason current books seem to interest me a lot more. I made a connection with Nathaniel Ayers, and I understood the love and compassion he had with music. Although, it was a good story it also taught me a lesson. I learned about a disease I was not familiar with, schizophrenia. I never really considered the effects this can play on a persons dreams or goals, which was the case in Ayers' life. This book taught me a value of life as long as their is someone who cares for you, you can get through anything. 

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For my previous post I brought up three questions I wanted to ask myself. I asked myself, “What does he like to write about?” “Who does he like writing for?” And, “Does he see something in these people we cannot see?” I just basically wanted to know what kind of person Lopez is.  I think that Steve Lopez is not your regular or average joe. I definitely think he has something in his soul that everybody does not have. How does someone have the time and dedication to spend with a homeless man. What type of person does that? I think that Steve Lopez has a reason for writing this book. He might have written this book to tell his readers about the disease schizophrenia and the effects it can have on a persons life. In his story this person is Nathaniel Ayers, a man who was musically talented but his gift was taken away by his disease. This should not be an issue and that is what I feel Lopez portrays through his novel. Never let anything get in the way of your dream.

* Let me know if i was to drawn out about what i think Lopez feels, thank you..